Caption:
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 26, 2007) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154, launches from
the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis
(CVN 74) for the final time this deployment as Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9
departs the ship for their naval air stations. Stennis and CVW-9 are
returning to the United States after a 7.5-month long deployment
promoting peace, regional cooperation and stability and supporting the
global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Paul J. Perkins (RELEASED)
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